Race weekend at a glance.
- WhenLate spring, Friday to Sunday. Practice, qualifying, then the race.
- WhereCircuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Parc Jean-Drapeau, on Île Notre-Dame.
- How we book itA dedicated chauffeur and vehicle by the day, or point-to-point transfers.
- When to bookAs soon as your plans are set. Race weekend fills before anything else in the year.
Why race weekend is different
Parc Jean-Drapeau closes to most private traffic, so nobody drives to the paddock gate. Jean-Drapeau metro station carries most spectators, which means long lines before the sessions and longer ones after. Ride-share apps surge exactly when everyone leaves at once, and drivers cancel when they cannot reach you. Downtown, Crescent and Peel turn into a street festival and close to cars for much of the weekend.
None of that changes the fact that you have a hotel, a dinner and a flight to make.
How we plan it
Drop-off and pick-up points are confirmed with you before the weekend. The authorised zones near the bridges move from year to year; we check them and tell you exactly where your chauffeur will be.
Your car waits for you. With a full-day booking the vehicle and chauffeur stay at your disposal between sessions, dinners and parties. No calling for a ride at the worst moment of the day. On race weekend, full-day bookings have a 10-hour minimum per day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Arrivals are tracked. For YUL and private-aviation arrivals we follow your flight, so an early landing or a delay on the tarmac does not cost you.
The price is fixed in advance. What we quote is what you pay. No surge on Saturday night.
Your options, compared
- MetroAffordable and direct to Jean-Drapeau, but very crowded before and after every session.
- Ride-share appsOn demand, but surge pricing, cancellations and long waits at peak times.
- TaxisFixed meter rates, but limited availability on race weekend.
- Hotel shuttlesConvenient for groups, on fixed schedules.
- Private chauffeurDoor to door, a car that waits for you, a price set in advance. Book early.
Frequently asked
- Can you drop us at the circuit?We take you to the closest authorised drop-off point for that year’s edition and meet you there after the session.
- Can we keep the car all weekend?Yes. Most race-weekend clients book the car by the day, Friday to Sunday, with a 10-hour minimum per day.
- Do your prices go up on race weekend?There is no surge pricing. You receive a fixed quote before you book.
- Do you handle private-jet arrivals?Yes, including pickups at the private aviation terminals at YUL.
- When should we book?As early as possible. Many of our clients book the next edition before they leave Montréal.
Planning more than the race? See our event limousine service, airport transfers and downtown Montréal service.
